The Pixel 2 features a 12-megapixel main sensor, dual-pixel autofocus, optical image stabilization, HDR+, and a new Portrait mode enhancement.

Despite the new top score, if you love zoom and natural-looking blurry Bokeh backgrounds, the better choice is the still dual lens iPhone 8 Plus or Samsung’s Note 8. But on all other fronts the Pixel 2 offers better photography and video, according to DxO’s review.

The Pixel 2’s background blur effects have improved over what the Pixel offers, but they’re not as natural looking as the iPhone 8 Plus’s camera, the reviewers found.

Reviewers reckon the Pixel 2’s background blur effects have improved but are not as natural-looking as the iPhone 8 Plus’s.

DxOMark

Nevertheless, the Pixel 2 is unbeatable as a mobile device for videographers. Compared with the first-generation Pixel, DxOMark found significant improvements in the Pixel 2 video performance, which is currently the best it’s tested. It offers a high level of stabilization, and is good at preserving detail while reducing noise.

The reviewers were also impressed with the Pixel 2’s autofocus, which was quick, accurate and consistent when focusing in all lighting conditions.

The camera offered great exposure and contrast in bright light and performed decently in low light. However, in very low light the Pixel 2’s shots are underexposed.

One weakness was that it produces visible noise in certain shots, such as when rendering blue skies.

Overall, DxOMark judged that the Pixel 2 has one of the best cameras for just about any photo or video scenario, with the exception of zoom and Bokeh.